Great Lakes Cheese is a manufacturer and packager of natural and processed cheeses, producing bulk, shredded, and sliced varieties. Founded in 1958, the company operates nine state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the United States. Its products are distributed across retail, foodservice, and ingredients sectors, serving mass grocers, club stores, chain restaurants, and other commercial accounts.
The company has earned nearly 40 Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in the last five years at World, U.S., and New York State Fair championships. Great Lakes Cheese maintains a family-owned culture built on core values of Hard Work, Honesty, and Integrity. In 1998, the company established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employee-owners a tangible stake in the business.
